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- What Does a Ground Source Heat Pump Do? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from James PilkingtonFor anyone who has never heard of a ground source heat pump it takes geothermal heat from the ground. The temperature inside the earth is constant which means the temperature is more or less the same. The construction of a heat pump consists of copper piping or polyethylene. Actually, this ...
Views: 979 - What Do Home Solar Panels do? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from James PilkingtonThere are so many benefits that come with the use of home solar panels. These are devices that are known to convert light into energy. All you need within your home is a panel, cells and an inverter which will then create energy in an electric form from light energy which you can use in ...
Views: 564 - What are Grid Tied Solar Panels and How do They Work? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from James PilkingtonIn recent times, you need to ensure that you think about and consider the energy you consume and your ecological footprint. This could be achieved through the installation of the photovoltaic solar panels. This project is able to get you some healthy earnings and savings at the same time through ...
Views: 610 - Joining The Debate on Solar Panels: Are They Really Worth it? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from James PilkingtonSolar power has been around for decades, but it has failed to become widely popular. This will change as energy prices continue to rise and oil reserves dwindle. Purchasing solar panels is a big decision that should be made appropriately. The first step is to weigh the pros and cons of this ...
Views: 672 - Where Can We Move Those Unsightly Solar Panels and Wind Turbines? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from James PilkingtonThere is no doubting the benefits of solar panels and wind turbines. Both save money by using nature to provide energy, rather than relying on any form of fuel. Consequently, both are environmentally friendly, providing clean, renewable and sustainable energy without releasing any noxious gases ...
Views: 800 - Are Cheap Solar Panels More Important Than The Economy? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from James PilkingtonWith an average fall of 33% in the price of solar panels, there has been no better time than now for those looking to invest in solar power and jump on the renewable energy bandwagon. Combining this with government initiatives to meet renewable energy targets, makes the investment even more ...
Views: 588 - Explaining How China Have Affected the Price of Solar Panels - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from James PilkingtonOver the last few years, the solar power business has really taken off with several countries looking to get in on the action. The manufacture had previously been concentrated in countries such as Germany and Spain, where they’d long been encouraged to expand this sector. However, China appears ...
Views: 1218 - How Important is The Role of Solar Energy? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from James PilkingtonSolar energy is often ruled out by many experts when looking at the future energy requirements for the world. Some of the common arguments are that it has a low, cost to benefit ratio and a short life span; however what many people do not realise that is the dominant force in the conversion to ...
Views: 671 - Things to Check Before Getting Solar Panels - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from James PilkingtonAs solar panels become more affordable through mass production and technological advancements more and more private properties are getting solar photovoltaics in order to reduce their energy cost. The 5 year outlook for energy prices expected to rise a further 30%, solar energy could become ...
Views: 670 - Taking Advantage of Free Solar Panels - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from James PilkingtonIn 2010, the government decided to replace grants for solar panels with feed-in tariffs. This means that for every unit of energy produced from a solar panel system, the owner will be paid a specific amount. Therefore the more you produce, the more you will earn. This has led to companies who ...
Views: 574 - Basic Information on Solar Panels and How They Work - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from James PilkingtonPhotovoltaic panels, or solar panels, were first built in 1954 by Bell Laboratories. At that time they were more of a curiosity than anything else and it was expensive to build them as each one was individually made by hand. NASA began using them in the 1960s to power systems on spacecraft. As ...
Views: 661 - Heat Your Home With Home Solar Panels - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from James PilkingtonMaking the decision to install solar panels in and around one's home can really be an excellent choice. The benefits of using solar energy to power the heating of one's home and water heater are sustainable, and both ecologically and budget friendly. Being fully versed in these benefits and a ...
Views: 649 - Going Green With Solar Panels for your Home - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from James PilkingtonOur reliance on fossil fuels for heating and electricity are progressively costing more money though the financial price is not the only issue, the supply of these natural resources is beginning to dwindle. Solar energy offers a way to acquire the energy needed to power up heaters, lights, and ...
Views: 624 - 7 Benefits of Solar PV Systems - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from James PilkingtonThere are many ways to power your house so it doesn't have to rely on purely the electrical company and power plants, this method recently is proving costly as energy prices rise and this ends up costing the consumer. One of the most popular things that people use on their houses to help bring ...
Views: 679 - Is it Free Energy With PV Systems? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from James PilkingtonThe consumer may question whether or not solar pv (photovoltaic) systems can really offer totally free energy for all their needs. At any given point in time, the sun offers enough energy to fuel the earth for many years to come. As long as the sun shines, the pv system will be able to translate ...
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